CA SB842

Requires the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission to consult with the Department of Industrial Relations (in addition to existing consultations with Labor and Workforce Development Agency and stakeholders) when managing petroleum refinery turnarounds and maintenance.

Mandates the Commission to consult with labor and industry stakeholders when adopting regulations on scheduling or rescheduling of maintenance activities.

Directs the Commission to aim to avoid adverse impacts to employee safety, surrounding communities, labor and equipment availability, market impacts, and costs when developing maintenance scheduling regulations.

Requires compliance with process safety management standards under Labor Code Part 7.5 and California Code of Regulations Section 5189.1 when managing refinery turnarounds and maintenance.

Preserves existing workforce and wage requirements under Health and Safety Code Section 25536.7 and prohibits regulations from excusing compliance with those requirements.